THIS Ask Your Pharmacist week, 3 – 10 November, the NHS in the North West is shining a light on the vital role community pharmacy teams play in delivering accessible, expert healthcare right on our doorstep. This year’s campaign highlights how local pharmacies are transforming the way people access essential NHS services—offering everything from blood […]

NHS ENGLAND in the North West and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are urging all eligible groups, especially children and young adults, to come forward for winter vaccinations as latest data suggests flu and COVID-19 is increasing early this year with hospitalisations starting to rise.    Current data indicates that flu cases amongst younger adults […]

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NHS England in the North West is urging eligible women to come forward for vital breast cancer screening when invited by the NHS. Breast screening (also known as a mammogram) checks breasts for signs of cancer and can detect cancer before people may notice any signs and symptoms. In the […]

 NHS England in the North West is marking World Hand Hygiene Day, 15 October by reminding everyone of the importance of handwashing to help prevent the spread of viruses and infections. During the winter months, the NHS usually sees a big increase in viruses like norovirus circulating which is why it’s really important to maintain […]

HEALTH leaders in the North West are urging people to take steps to protect themselves this winter amidst surging flu infections and rising COVID-19 hospitalisations and emergency attendances. New data published this week by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show flu cases rose nationally during the first week of October, particularly among young adults, […]

NHS services across the North West are experiencing increased demand as seasonal illnesses surge following the return to school and falling temperatures with the first autumn frosts. Health leaders are encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families while using NHS services appropriately to ensure emergency care remains available for those who […]

People from across the North West will be able to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines from today (1 October) as health and care teams work to winter-proof the NHS. Vaccination teams are working across the region to protect those most at risk of becoming seriously ill this winter, offering immunity before December and January, when […]

ON WORLD Pharmacists Day, Chief Pharmacist for NHS England in the North West, Karen O’Brien, proudly recognises the vital role pharmacists play in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare in the North West. Across the NHS, pharmacists are at the heart of patient care—from hospital wards and GP practices to community pharmacies and care homes. […]

An initiative improving kidney disease care across the North West has won an award at the 2025 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards. The chronic kidney disease pathway improvement project, known as CORE Kidney, won the award for ‘Best Use of Integrated Care and Partnership Working in Patient Safety’ during a prestigious ceremony in […]

Lung cancer detecting robots, online therapy sessions for stroke patients and AI helping nurses to transcribe patient notes are some of ways hospital trusts in the North West are already using technology to improve care for patients. The shift from analogue to digital is at the heart of the NHS 10 Year Plan, which was […]